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The rise of the tablet
The iPad has inspired a new generation of mobile devices. Here is a glimpse into the past and future of tablet computer.
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Steve Jobs introduces the iPad 2.Credit:Reuters
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs presents the iPad 2Credit:AP
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the first iPadCredit:AP
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The original Apple iPad.Credit:Reuters
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab.Credit:
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Dell's $649 Streak.Credit:
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Dell's $649 Streak.Credit:
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The BlackBerry PlayBook.Credit:
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A Motorola Xoom tablet is shown at Google headquarters. Motorola have not said when or if the tablet will reach Australia. It is $US800 to buy outright in the US.Credit:AP
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The Motorola Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet.Credit:Getty Images/AFP
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Google's tablet operating system Honeycombe.Credit:
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Google's tablet operating system Honeycombe.Credit: